Warren County VA — Data Center Zoning Text Amendment (SUP required, design standards)
Warren County, VA · Warren County Zoning Text Amendment (application filed 2026-04-15; public hearing scheduled 2026-07-08) (2026-04-15)
Removes by-right data-center development; requires a special-use permit in industrial zones with site-specific noise, lighting, water-use, and 300-ft residential setback conditions; bans data centers in agricultural districts.
Technical detail
Removes by-right data-center development; requires a special-use permit in industrial zones with site-specific noise, lighting, water-use, and 300-ft residential setback conditions; bans data centers in agricultural districts. Citation: Warren County Zoning Text Amendment (application filed 2026-04-15; public hearing scheduled 2026-07-08). Surfaced via the jurisdiction's CivicPlus / CivicClerk agenda or municipal website portal.
Who is protected: Warren County residents and ratepayers
Who must comply: Data center developers and operators seeking approvals in Warren County
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Warren County, VA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2026-04-15 |
| Enacted | 2026-04-15 |
| Citation | Warren County Zoning Text Amendment (application filed 2026-04-15; public hearing scheduled 2026-07-08) (2026-04-15) |
| Enforced by | Warren County government / planning / clerk's office |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Warren County VA — Data Center Zoning Text Amendment (SUP required, design standards) — source ↗ |
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